Chapter 1

"I have to say, you are by far the luckiest woman I know."

I looked over at Annelynne while I filled up my tray with cheese fries and beer. Wild locks of hair fell into my eyes. I had only been at work for two hours, and I was ready to go home. It was Friday night and it seemed like the entire town had decided to go drinking. "Why is that?"

"You get to have that delicious slice of man anytime you want." Her brown eyes were locked on where Kellan and his usual crew of Ian, Paul, and Robert had pulled up some random vacant chairs and claimed a table in the back corner. Primal hunger was in her gaze. "How in the world were you able to nab that fine piece of ass?"

And I had to resist the urge to claw her eyes out; instead I hefted the tray onto my shoulder and just gave her a slight shrug and walked over to a table where 4 boys were sitting chatting

"Here you boys go." I smiled down at the table of regulars. They were good guys, if only their hands didn't like to roam. "Anything else?"

The one closest to me, Philip, lifted his heavy brows as a slow smile drifted over his lips. "Is that a trick question? Cause there are plenty of other things that I want."

I just rolled my eyes. They were harmless, but I couldn't help but look over at where Kellan was sitting. His eyes were locked on me; gaze telling me that he was contemplating whether to come over or not. I gave him a smile, slightly shaking my head, and turning my attention back to the men at the table. "Anything on the menu?"

Philip smiled."No darlin', we're fine."

"Well, I'll be back to check on you guys later."

He winked, "We'll be waiting."

I didn't go back to the counter right away; instead I took a detour over to Kellan's group. Ian and Paul were still in their jacket and ties, probably just getting off work at the department. The two detectives had been partners for over three years now, making Paul like family. While Robert seemed to have found time to change before leaving the hospital for the night.

"Hey Audrey," Ian gave me a small smile and greeting as I walked up. He had been called the 'scary' one of the partnership on numerous occasions, but, to me, he had been nothing but a gentle, concerned friend.

"Hi Ian." I propped the tray against my hip and looked the four over. "Can I get you anything?"

"Jack and Coke," Paul flicked his finger up as his lips curled into a grin.

Kellan leaned back in his chair, looking at Phillips group. "Were they giving you a rough time?"

I looked up at the ceiling. "No, they were just being men. Really, you don't have to come here just to keep an eye on me."

"That's what we tell him, but he never listens." Robert looked down at his cell phone's screen. "And I have to leave in a few to meet up with Kristen at the bus station."

I perched on the edge of Kellan's leg, silently happy about how he automatically wrapped an arm around my waist.

"I can't stay late either, Amorette wants to go over the seating chart, for the sixth time, before putting it in ink." Ian perked up.

"You still need to pick your best man." Paul pointed out, swiping a smoke from his partner. "Cause I think it should be me, after all, I watch your back when we're on the field."

"But you haven't known him since he was two." Kellan pointed out, kissing my cheek as I got up, leaving them to continue the fight which they had raged over for three weeks now.

Amorette, Ian's soon to be bride, was my first friend I had made when I started high school and onto college. She had lived in the apartment right beside me, had introduced me to the love of my life Kellan, and I was her matron of honor when she and Ian tie the knot in a few short weeks.

"Can you make a Jack and Coke for the table in the back?" I called over to Annelynne as I pulled a bottle of beer from the cooler.

"Isn't that your husband's table?"

"Yeah, and if I go back over there I'll be dragged into talking to them, which I can't do, seeing that we're packed."

"Good point, though if I go over there I might not come back."

I gave her a stern glance and shook my head. "All the men over there are called for."

"Yet only one is actually married." I fumed, would have loved Amorette to be here.

Ironically enough I heard one word that answered my wish.

"Ian!" My short, pixie-like, sarcastic brunette friend barged through the door, only eyes for her soon-to-be husband Ian. I chuckled to myself.

"Someone's sleeping in the dog house tonight" I muffled with a slight smirk; I took my place on Kellan's knee once again, waiting for the drama.

Kellan made a whip noise. "Oh man, you are so whipped!" I replied to his smart-ass comment with a slight kidney jab. He winced and let out an 'ouch'.

Ian looked worried, muffling under his breathe. "Run, save yourselves while you still can!"

I laughed, while I hi-fived my best friend with a perfect slap sound. Amorette sat on Ian's lap. "Guess, what you forgot Ian?"

Ian looked even more worried. "But you said the seating plan thingy was to at 8 with your parents?"

Amorette frowned a bit. "I said 7!!! See what I mean about you not listening to me!!"

"I'm Sorry!" Ian replied sounding defeated.

I looked over at Kellan's smug smile and Paul's head tilted down like he was guilty for something, I snickered. Amorette's head snapped over to me, her eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. "You think this is funny! Do you Mrs Lutz???"

I answered swiftly and cringed back. "No ma'am".

"Good!" Amorette glared and than smiled and changed the atmosphere from anger to happiness in one quick second. "I can't wait to see you on Saturday night for the hen's night!!!!" She kissed my cheek and dragged Ian out of the bar.

I sat their stunned at the scene that had just taken place. "I tell ya that girl has multiple personality disorder." Kellan laughed with Paul.